Interview Tips of the week
1. Plan ahead
· Check where and when – sort out any travel you need
· Be ready for questions – some about your application, as well as your chance to ask about the security officer position.
· Know your stuff – show you understand the role.
· Sleep well!
2. The interview
· Dress smartly – you might not need a suit, but smart trousers/skirt and a shirt/blouse will show you're taking it seriously.
· Hygiene – shower, use deodorant and look presentable nothing worse than a musty interviewee.
· Get there early – have our phone number handy so you can let us know just in case you're delayed.
· Good body language – don't slouch, yawn or fold your arms – stay calm and alert, sit up straight and make eye contact.
· Don't worry if you don't understand – ask us to repeat or rephrase the question, make a good guess, or relate it to something you know better.
· Expect the unexpected – you will be asked to complete a short multi choice test based on your knowledge of security, procedures and legislation when you arrive.
· Ask us questions too – this shows enthusiasm and gives you chance to get answers you haven't found yet.
3. Afterwards
· Make notes – if you have more interviews coming up, it might be handy preparation to write down the questions and answers you've already had.
· Reflect on how you did – decide what worked well and think of new answers for areas you want to improve in.
· Then sit back and wait – once you have attended the interview, we'll let you know if you have been successful.